A compact Australian native grass with flowers that appear firstly as dark lilac buds which gradually open to pale lilac star shaped flowers.
‘Wonder Grass’ is a compact form of this Australian native grass selected for its special attributes. The flowers are borne each year at the end of winter. They appear firstly as dark lilac buds which gradually open to pale lilac star shaped flowers. Flowering lasts for eight to ten weeks.
We recommend growing ‘Wonder Grass’ in a container in a very lightly shaded place in your garden, on the deck or similar places around your home for the best results.
‘Wonder Grass’ performs best grown in really well draining garden soils or planted in a container. Use a slow-release fertiliser and normal potting mix. After the plant has flowered you are able to divide the clump to make more plants, this is easy as they grow away well. There have been no problems with insects or disease.
Sowerbaea juncea is a plant of the Wallum country of Australia’s east coast. It grows in open sandy country. Sowerbaea juncea has flower stems of 20-30 cm in height and each plant may bear as many as thirty stems. ‘Wonder Grass’ was selected for its compact growth habit, flower stems are up to12 - 15cm in height and there are just as many flower stems making the plant stand out in the field.
Caution: Harmful to animals if eaten
Wear gloves & wash hands after gardening.
